That song is usually sung at the end, or right near the end, of a session, and in the singarounds I've been to, is sung joyfully. I don't think that singing "free toast" spoils the meaning of it for most of us - to me it is a bonding song, a song of triumph, and a good song to have ringing in your ears when you go 'rolling home' - after all I did have to learn the words of the verses to lead it, so I'm not unaware of what it is about. The free toast bit to me is part of the bonding! Dave is quite entitled to his opinion - you can't please everyone - but for myself, I'm going to go on shouting "free toast".
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